This presentation illustrates the research I conducted to explore the racial and ethnic disparity that exists in the technology industry. I found that without these diverse perspectives, innovation would be threatened.

1. DISRUPTED
INNOVATION

2. There are not enough
people of color in the
technology industry.

3. Only 1/3 of highly-skilled
technology positions

4. Only 1/3 of highly-skilled
technology positions
White Asian
Pacific
Islander
Native
Black Latino American Other
64% 23% 5% 4% 0.14% 0.1% 1%

5. 64%
63%
23%
5%
5%
12%
4%
17%
0.1%
0.2%
0.1%
.7%
1%
2%
Technology Industry Employment
vs.
United States Population
White Asian
Pacific
Islander
Native
Black Latino American Other

6. By 2022 there will be
a deficit of 1 million tech jobs

7. What if we reduced
that number by nearly half?

8. 460,000 positions could fill
these companies combined

9. Who makes the products you use?

10. Why aren’t we talking about this?

11. No Employment Demographic Data

12. The technology industry
works for you.
Hold them accountable.
disruptedinnovation.com